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'It's been a long time coming.' Denise Curry celebrates UCLA's Final Four run

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Denise Curry was a freshman starter on the 1978 UCLA women’s basketball team that won the 1978 national title.

She became the school's all-time leading scorer ( 3,198 points) and rebounder ( 1,310 ) The Bruins beat Louisiana State 72-65 in Spokane , their first trip to the Final Four .

UCLA women's basketball star says she's grateful for the explosion in popularity of women's sports.

Wilt Chamberlain showed up to watch the semifinals in Pauley Pavilion , signaling his appreciation for the women’s game.

The 65-year-old is a season ticket-holder who attends every home game.

Curry will accompany the Bruins to Tampa , Fla. , for their first appearance in a national semifinal since Curry was a sophomore.